Anti-inflammatory properties of edible mushrooms: A review

Since Griflola frondosa (GF) is a medicinal mushroom that may be of interest in mood disorder therapy, this 2017 study examined the antidepressant action of GF in a sample of mice. The researchers aimed to evaluate the role of α-Amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazole-propionic acid (AMPA) since AMPA receptors are the central mediator for the treatment of depression. In […]

Since mushrooms contain vitamin B12, nerve growth factor, and antioxidants (many of which are believed to help reduce anxiety), the aim of this 2021 study was to investigate how eating mushrooms correlate with depression in the United States. The study coordinators hypothesized that mushroom consumption would be linked with a lower risk of depression among […]